Older Individuals

Introduction3

Discussion and analysis4

Characteristics5

Current Health and Health Promotion of Older People6

Health of Older People7

Demographic7

Critical Evaluation of the Relevant Current Social Policy Context8

Government and Community Programs Supporting their Well-Being8

Old Age Programs9

Home Care Service9

Contribution of NSW Government9

Voluntary agency for older people10

Conclusion10

References12

Older Individuals

Introduction

The growing proportion of the older people worldwide is actually faster than any other age group as this is producing a rapid aging increased and population life expectancy. It is no doubt that it has led to increase the life expectancy as the result of socio-political, social-economic and social growth that implies a rethinking of the proposals and concepts from the society. According to Parker & Swartz (2008), there has been a detail debate over whether old age people can become agent for change. This can be seen as old age people has been the agent for the changes in various cases starting from diet issues to smoking as well as in several areas from education to health. Moreover, the recognising the role as the change agent is a challenge which can actually met only with the specific programs and information on old age challenge and population that can be met only with the specific programs and information on old age population and programs through promoting a positive image of older age people. This is important to not just increasing their active role in the society but also for setting example for other generations also (Dacey & Zaichkowsky, 2008).

In fact, it is important to rely on developing a healthy lifestyle, mental and physical training through the recognition of skills and competences, encouraging self esteem, promoting equal opportunities and participation of the old people in the society through focusing on their training, experience, and values and also on the role of community and family (Jancey & Shilton, 2008, p.319-325). Active aging basically allows the old person for becoming an active participant for playing a positive role in the capacity of change agent. Moreover, it depends on the gender and intergenerationality, promoting autonomy and opportunities. The overall, active aging policies actually contribute to the economic competitiveness and development of European regions, this influences the market in the society and also for creating jobs (Parker & Swartz, 2008, 369-381).

Discussion and analysis

Gone are those days when psychology and sociology were considered to be as soft sciences and operated in their own distinct domains, rather than being amalgamated with other disciplines to determine the underlying connotations of numerous aspects and beliefs. Somewhat similar is the case with the aspects of psychology and sociology in the domain of social work. Psychology has its own significance in the arena of social work, primarily because the theories and the patterns are extensively assistive in rendering numerous vital services, via identifying the core and hidden factors of misery of a person and the key imbedded requirements. It enables to deduce the relevant and expected behaviours of the respective individuals, as well as the individuals who are designated to deliver their services (Ziden & Krueta, 2008, ...